Reilly Smith was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights by the New York Rangers on Thursday for forward Brendan Brisson and a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft (previously owned by the San Jose Sharks).
Smith, who is in the final season of a three-year, $15 million contract ($5 million average annual value) he signed with the Golden Knights on July 13, 2022, can become an unrestricted free agent after the season. He has 29 points (10 goals, 19 assists) in 58 games this season with the Rangers, who will retain 50 percent of his remaining contract.
The 33-year-old spent six seasons with Vegas from 2017-23, including winning the Stanley Cup in 2023. He ranks third in goals (124), fourth in points (286), tied for fifth in assists (162) and fifth in games (399) in Golden Knights history.
“It’s a good addition for us,” Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy said. “He’s a veteran guy, he knows how we play, he knows the room and he knows our expectations. We’re happy to have him back.”
Selected by the Dallas Stars in the third round (No. 69) of the 2009 NHL Draft, Smith has 542 points (223 goals, 319 assists) in 898 regular-season games for the Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Golden Knights, Florida Panthers, Boston Bruins and Stars. He also has 79 points (26 goals, 53 assists) in 106 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
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